positively
gb/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/ us/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
B1
انگلیسی
~ 4500
معنیها
۰ معنی
adverb
B1
property
1
Certainly; without doubt
Used to say that something is sure or certain.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] positively [verb]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically', but 'positively' here means 'with certainty', not 'with hope'.
هممعنیها
certainly (More common and neutral in tone.)
|
definitely (Slightly more emphatic or casual in tone.)
متضادها
doubtfully (Expresses uncertainty instead of certainty.)
ترکیبهای رایج
positively identify
|positively prove
|positively certain
موضوعها
communication
|opinions
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- I can positively confirm that she was at the meeting.
- The results positively show a decrease in crime.
- He spoke positively that the plan would work.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- I can positively say it is true.
- She is positively sure about the answer.
- They positively know who did it.
adverb
B1
property
2
In a good or helpful way
In a way that helps or is good.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] speaks/acts positively about [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Some learners confuse 'positively' with 'optimistically'; 'optimistically' suggests hope, while 'positively' here means in a good or approving way.
هممعنیها
constructively (Focuses on being helpful and productive.)
|
favorably (Focuses on showing approval or support.)
متضادها
negatively (Shows disapproval or harmful effect.)
ترکیبهای رایج
respond positively
|think positively
|view positively
موضوعها
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- She reacted positively to the feedback.
- The teacher spoke positively about his progress.
- Thinking positively can improve your mood.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- He talks positively about his job.
- She thinks positively every day.
- We should act positively to help others.
adverb
B2
property
3
Used to emphasize a statement
Used to make an adjective or statement stronger.
الگوی کاربرد:
positively [adjective]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may overuse this in formal writing; it's more common in spoken or expressive contexts.
هممعنیها
absolutely (Very common emphatic adverb.)
|
utterly (Often used for extreme adjectives.)
متضادها
slightly (Expresses a small degree instead of strong emphasis.)
ترکیبهای رایج
positively delighted
|positively certain
|positively glowing
موضوعها
communication
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- I was positively thrilled by the news.
- She was positively glowing with pride.
- The movie was positively awful.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- I am positively happy today.
- She is positively tired after work.
- The soup is positively delicious.
adverb
technical
B2
property
4
With a positive charge or test result
In science, having a positive charge or showing something is present.
هممعنیها
affirmatively (In testing, indicates presence, though less common in technical contexts.)
متضادها
negatively (Indicates absence or opposite electrical charge.)
ترکیبهای رایج
positively charged particle
|test positively for
موضوعها
science
نمونهها
- The ion is positively charged.
- He tested positively for the virus.
- The sample reacted positively to the chemical.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The atom is positively charged.
- She tested positively for flu.
- Water did not react positively to the test.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
positively
IPA
GB/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
US/pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
هجاها و تکیه
pos - it - ively (۳ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: positively
- Plural: positivelies
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
positivelies
noun
Core family
positive
adjective B1
Related words
positivity
noun
Negative and opposite forms
عبارتها
look at [something] positively
1/lˈʊk ˈæt sˈʌmθɪŋ pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
See something favorably
To see something as good or beneficial.
نمونهها
- He looked at the change in rules positively.
- Try to look at the situation positively instead of worrying.
think positively
1/θˈɪŋk pˈɑzɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
Have an optimistic mindset
To focus on the good side of things and expect good results.
نمونهها
- Even when times are hard, try to think positively.
- She always thinks positively about the future.